Jahmico Trott has been granted permission to appeal to the UK Privy Council on one ground only, following his conviction for attempted murder and other offences. The case summary stated, “On 7 March 2018, the appellant was convicted of attempted murder, using a firearm to commit an indictable offence, and carrying a firearm with criminal […]
10th, June 2026, 10:32pm
The Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda [PCA] has launched a feasibility and development programme aimed at enabling Bermudian students of Portuguese heritage to sit the GCSE or IGCSE in Portuguese through their secondary schools. A spokesperson said, “The Portuguese Cultural Association of Bermuda [PCA] is pleased to announce the launch of a feasibility and development […]
10th, June 2026, 09:52pm
Carnival in Bermuda announced that package distribution for Jam J’Ouvert and Revel de Road will take place at Dellwood Middle School on June 11, 12, and 14, with tickets still available online and at the distribution center. A spokesperson said, “Carnival in Bermuda advises all participants that package distribution for both Jam J’Ouvert and Revel […]
10th, June 2026, 09:29pm
The Menuhin Foundation’s 2026 Scholarship Competition showcased Bermuda’s young string musicians, with Bella Correia earning first place, Julianna Tothong and Dylan Jeffrey tying for second, and Euan Forster, Oscar Regan and Oliver Leverock receiving Honourable Mentions, with the talented award recipients set to be featured at the Menuhin Foundation’s Annual Concert this Sunday [June 14]. A spokesperson […]
10th, June 2026, 09:26pm
[Opinion column written by Philippe Bacon] In Bermuda, our natural environment is not just something we admire. It forms the foundation for our economy, our wellbeing and our way of life. But our connection to it does not happen on its own. At a time when island ecosystems are under increasing pressure, it is something […]
10th, June 2026, 09:01pm
A new season of the ‘Policing Paradise’ television series has started airing this week on the BBC in the UK. In advance of the filming of the second series, Alex McLeod, Commissioning Editor for BBC Daytime, said: “I am so excited we are back in Bermuda for series two of Policing Paradise. This is a […]
10th, June 2026, 08:52pm
The FrayStar Cricket Institute will be hosting their Inaugural FrayStar Youth Cricket Festival for Under-15 teams later this month. A spokesperson said, “We are excited and proud to be hosting our Inaugural FrayStar Youth Cricket Festival for Under-15 teams from across Bermuda! “This event is about much more than cricket. It is about creating opportunities, building […]
10th, June 2026, 08:13pm
Convex Group has secured USD175 million of retrocessional reinsurance protection from the capital markets through its Hypatia Ltd. [Series 2026‑1] catastrophe bond issuance. An Appleby spokesperson said, “This is the fourth catastrophe bond sponsored by Convex through Hypatia Ltd., with the Series 2026‑1 issuance providing coverage for its reinsurer underwriting entity, Convex Re, and its subsidiaries […]
10th, June 2026, 08:10pm
The Fidelis Partnership has announced that Alex Rossiter has been appointed Head of Portfolio Analytics & Risk Allocation, while Greg Bowman has been appointed as Group Head of Ceded Reinsurance Analytics. A spokesperson said, “The Fidelis Partnership [“TFP”] today announces two senior appointments that strengthen its technical underwriting, portfolio analytics and group‑level ceded reinsurance capabilities. Alex […]
10th, June 2026, 08:07pm
Bermudian footballer Kole Hall has been retained by Chorley FC for the 2026/27 season. A statement from the UK-based club said, “Having joined for the Magpies back in June 2024, Kole had a successful campaign in 2024/25, the Bermudian international scored 12 times in 39 appearances. “Unfortunately, Kole has been side-lined throughout the 2025/26 campaign because […]
10th, June 2026, 07:53pm